Make the holidays merry and bright with creamy Eggnog Martinis!

Whether you're hosting a cozy winter get-together or simply want a festive cocktail, Eggnog Martinis are the perfect way to celebrate the season. With their rich, creamy texture and a delightful blend of holiday spices, these cocktails are guaranteed to have you and your guests jingling all the way to the kitchen!

You can quickly whip up a batch of homemade eggnog using fresh ingredients—or take a shortcut by using your favorite store-bought brand. If you choose to make your own, Happy Eggs’ tasty orange yolks create the prettiest eggnog at the holiday table, adding a festive touch that's sure to impress your guests.

How to make homemade eggnog...

Ingredients

• 6 Happy Egg yolks

• ½ cup sugar

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 2 cups milk

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• ¼ vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Steps

1. Grab those beautiful orange egg yolks and sugar, and whisk them together until they’re light and super creamy.

2. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, mix together cream, milk, nutmeg, and salt—let it bubble gently like chestnuts roasting on an open fire.

3. Slowly introduce your egg mixture to the warm milk—a spoonful at a time and give it a good whisk to keep it smooth.

4. When you’ve added most of the milk to the eggs, pour it all back into the pot on the stove.

5. Whisk away for a minute or so until it thickens slightly. It’ll continue to thicken as it cools.

6. Take the eggy mixture off the stove and stir in the vanilla.

7. Strain the eggnog into a pitcher, cover it, and chill until it’s nice and cold.

Eggnog Martini Recipe...

Ingredients 

• 2 ounce eggnog (homemade or store bought)

• 1.5 ounces vanilla vodka or traditional vodka 

• 1 ounce amaretto

• Nutmeg 

• Handful of ice

Steps

1. To a cocktail shaker add the ice, eggnog, vodka, and amaretto

2. Give it a good shake, shake, shake!

3. Pour into a coupe or martini glass and garnish with a dusting of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick

4. Say, ‘happy holidays!’ and cheers!

Tips for the perfect eggnog martini:

• Fresh is best: use fresh eggs like Happy Eggs for the best flavor and color.

• Make it extra festive with a holiday-inspired martini glass.

• For a sweeter holiday eggnog martini, rim the glass with cinnamon and sugar.

• Place your glasses in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to keep the eggnog martini perfectly chilled.